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Smappee

Technical Program Manager

Smappee

Technical Program Manager driving execution in R&D for energy efficiency solutions at Smappee. Leading complex projects and enhancing engineering processes to deliver high-quality products.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeHarelbeke • 🇧🇪 BelgiumMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex technical development projects, with a strong focus on product development lifecycles and effective stakeholder management. Capable of driving execution across R&D while fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.

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Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementProduct Development LifecycleAgile MethodologiesRisk Management

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Hard Skills
Project PlanningKPI ReportingBudget MonitoringResource PlanningProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsMilestone PlanningProcess ImprovementTemplate StandardizationExecution Strategy
Soft Skills
CommunicationRelationship ManagementConstructive ChallengePrioritizationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Project DashboardsAgile ToolsStage-Gate MethodologyHybrid Development Processes
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's Degree in EngineeringIndustrial Engineering
Industry Keywords
HardwareEmbedded SoftwareElectronicsEV ChargingIoTHigh-Tech Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive execution across the R&D organisation
  • Lead multiple concurrent product development projects from concept through industrialisation.
  • Translate strategic product roadmaps into executable project plans.
  • Build realistic timelines, resource plans and milestone planning together with engineering leaders.
  • Ensure projects remain aligned on scope, priorities, dependencies and delivery commitments.
  • Become the operational heartbeat of R&D
  • Coordinate work across Hardware, Embedded Software, Software, QA, Industrialisation and Product Management.
  • Facilitate sprint planning, milestone reviews and project governance.
  • Identify bottlenecks early and proactively drive mitigation plans.
  • Escalate risks with clear recommendations and proposed solutions.
  • Create visibility
  • Build and maintain project dashboards and KPI reporting.
  • Monitor budget, planning, risks and engineering capacity.
  • Deliver concise progress updates to the R&D Director and Executive Leadership Team.
  • Ensure decision-making is always based on reliable project information.
  • Improve how engineering delivers
  • Continuously improve project management methodologies, governance and development processes.
  • Introduce scalable ways of working that increase predictability without slowing innovation.
  • Standardise templates, planning practices and project reporting.
  • Help build a high-performance project culture across the engineering organisation.
  • Connect the organisation
  • Act as the central coordination point between R&D, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Customer Support.
  • Ensure smooth communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Help align priorities across departments while safeguarding engineering focus.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex technical development projects.
  • Experience within hardware, electronics, embedded software, EV charging, IoT or similar high-tech environments.
  • Strong understanding of product development lifecycles (Stage-Gate, Agile, Hybrid).
  • Excellent planning and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to challenge constructively while maintaining strong relationships.
  • Comfortable communicating with engineers, product managers and senior leadership alike.
  • Fluent in English. Dutch is a strong asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • An inspiring office environment at cleantech hub Snowball: a place where companies with a heart for sustainable innovation can get inspired and grow
  • A place where you can focus on a good work-life balance with flexible working hours and a home office day
  • Personal growth with multiple career and personal development opportunities in an organization that is constantly evolving
  • A chance to participate in team activities, companywide events and monthly drinks with your colleagues at the HQ
  • Remuneration according to experience.
  • An ideal location along the E17, spacious parking, electric car chargers and bicycle storage
  • A job where you can truly contribute to a better planet